Description
The Best Classic Vanilla Cake is a soft, fluffy, and moist layer cake bursting with rich vanilla flavor. Paired with creamy vanilla frosting, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion—from birthdays to casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Vanilla frosting (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost and assemble the layers with vanilla frosting as desired.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results.Frost the cake only once it is fully cooled to prevent melting the frosting.For cupcakes, bake the batter in cupcake liners for 18–20 minutes.Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/14 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
